The Prince opened it and started. "My portrait and Madeline's!" Then, opening the box: "And her engagement ring! Where did you get these from?"
"The letter will explain all."
The Prince opened it, and, after glancing at it quickly, said: "And you are——"
"Nicolas Gauthier."
"And your mother?"
"She is dead. Her love for you killed her."
"That is not true, for she married another."
"Never! She loved you to the last, and died with your name on her lips. Read the letter to the end."
Mechanically the General read the letter, and then kissing the locket passionately: "I knew, I felt that Madeline was true!" he said, and then bending over Gauthier, he continued: "How did you recognise me, though?"
"I heard them call you by your name."